Learning Target: I have learned what Dropbox is and how it functions so that now I can use it if I ever see a need to do so.
Dropbox:
This is a personal cloud storage service (sometimes referred to as an online backup service) that is frequently used for file sharing and collaboration. The Dropbox application is available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux desktop operating systems. There are also apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry devices.
The service provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of storage for free and up to 100 GB on various for-fee plans. Another option, Dropbox for Teams,provides 350 GB storage. The user data is stored on Amazon's Simple Storage Service and protected with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Advanced Encryption System (AES) 256-bit encryption.
After the installation of the associated application, a Dropbox folder will appear with the user's other folders. Users can save files to the folder, add new folders, and drag and drop files among folders just as if they were all local. Files in the Dropbox folder can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection - the user just has to log in his account to upload, download and share files.
To share a file, the user can generate a URL for it from the Dropbox website and send it out so that others can view it. Folders can be shared by sending an invitation from the Dropbox website. Recipients that don't have Dropbox accounts will have to sign up to access the folder. After a folder is shared, it will appear in the folder system for everyone who has access to it and all members will be able to make changes to files. All versions of files are saved.
Dropbox has been considered a consumer market service. However, it is being used more within the enterprise and as such is now an example of the IT consumerization trend.
The service is named for the repositories used by banks, post offices, video stores, and libraries to allow people to drop items off securely.
Possible Uses in the classroom:
this would be more for older middle and high school grades where the teacher can share powerpoints, handouts, reading assignments, or anything with her students.
Uses with diverse learners:
This is a great tool that can be used for the teacher to share her power points or class notes with students who do not take good notes on their own in class. It would also be a way for the teacher to share this without everyone in class knowing that she was doing to share with a particular student.
Tutorial:
After you install the associated practice you:
1. save files to the folder that appears with your other folders
2. you can add folders, drag and drop files among folders just as if they were local\
3. You can then access folders from anywhere with an internet access by just logging into your account.
4. To share file you can generate a URL for it from the Dropbox website and send it to others to view, folders can also be shared by sending an invitation from the Dropbox website.
Dropbox Screenshot
Dropbox:
This is a personal cloud storage service (sometimes referred to as an online backup service) that is frequently used for file sharing and collaboration. The Dropbox application is available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux desktop operating systems. There are also apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry devices.
The service provides 2 gigabytes (GB) of storage for free and up to 100 GB on various for-fee plans. Another option, Dropbox for Teams,provides 350 GB storage. The user data is stored on Amazon's Simple Storage Service and protected with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Advanced Encryption System (AES) 256-bit encryption.
After the installation of the associated application, a Dropbox folder will appear with the user's other folders. Users can save files to the folder, add new folders, and drag and drop files among folders just as if they were all local. Files in the Dropbox folder can be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection - the user just has to log in his account to upload, download and share files.
To share a file, the user can generate a URL for it from the Dropbox website and send it out so that others can view it. Folders can be shared by sending an invitation from the Dropbox website. Recipients that don't have Dropbox accounts will have to sign up to access the folder. After a folder is shared, it will appear in the folder system for everyone who has access to it and all members will be able to make changes to files. All versions of files are saved.
Dropbox has been considered a consumer market service. However, it is being used more within the enterprise and as such is now an example of the IT consumerization trend.
The service is named for the repositories used by banks, post offices, video stores, and libraries to allow people to drop items off securely.
Possible Uses in the classroom:
this would be more for older middle and high school grades where the teacher can share powerpoints, handouts, reading assignments, or anything with her students.
Uses with diverse learners:
This is a great tool that can be used for the teacher to share her power points or class notes with students who do not take good notes on their own in class. It would also be a way for the teacher to share this without everyone in class knowing that she was doing to share with a particular student.
Tutorial:
After you install the associated practice you:
1. save files to the folder that appears with your other folders
2. you can add folders, drag and drop files among folders just as if they were local\
3. You can then access folders from anywhere with an internet access by just logging into your account.
4. To share file you can generate a URL for it from the Dropbox website and send it to others to view, folders can also be shared by sending an invitation from the Dropbox website.
Dropbox Screenshot